1. Project Lead The Way engages student learning through three programs in schools across the nation.

2. Increased Engagement in School University of Wisconsin-Madison Center on Education and Work (2007) More Interested in Math and Science Evaluation of PLTW in Rockwell-Sponsored Schools (2011) Closed the Achievement Gap University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Report (2009) Increased College Enrollment, Persistence, and Performance True Outcomes (2009), MSOE, RIT

3. Significant Gains in Math and Science State of Iowa Report (2011) Significantly Better in Math Evaluation of PLTW in Rockwell-Sponsored Schools (2011) Take more Math Courses Evaluation of PLTW in Rockwell-Sponsored Schools (2011) Enroll in more Math and Science Courses State of Iowa Report (2011)

4. Full-year courses for high school Nine-week units for middle school Written to National Standards Teacher Notes Day-by-Day Lesson Planning Student Handouts Scoring Rubrics Answer Keys Additional Resources Curriculum Characteristics: Curriculum Structure

5. 9 week units designed for grades 6-8 Gateway To Technology (GTT) Design and Modeling Energy and the Environment Automation & Robotics Science of Technology Magic of Electrons Flight & Space Green Architecture Biomedical Sciences

6. Full year courses for grades 8-12 Pathway To Engineering (PTE) Introduction to Engineering Design Principles Of Engineering Digital Electronics Civil Engineering & Architecture Computer Integrated Manufacturing Biotechnical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Engineering Design & Development

7. Full year courses designed for grades 9-12 Biomedical Sciences (BMS) Principles of the Biomedical Sciences Human Body Systems Medical Interventions Biomedical Innovation

8. For More Information: Carolyn Malstrom, Ph.D. Senior Director of School Engagement cmalstrom@pltw.org Project Lead The Way Website www.pltw.org Terry Adams STEM Education Center at WPI tadams@wpi.edu

9. Useful Webpages: Alignment.pltw.org—View alignment of PLTW curricula to Common Core Mathematics and English standards Our Programs Section on the PLTW website—obtain detailed outlines listing the concepts and performance objectives for all curricula Program Support Section on the PLTW website—get information on teacher training, required materials and supplies, and other resources to implement, sustain, or expand a PLTW program